Music In the Schools

MISSION: The Minnesota Sinfonia serves the musical and educational needs of the citizens of Minnesota with a special emphasis on reaching families with young children, inner-city youth, seniors and those with limited financial means.

TEACHERS:

Please complete our survey and let us know how your students responded to the 2017-18 MIS program “Music Tells A Story.” Your responses help us secure funding for future educational programs. THANK YOU!

HOW DOES MIS WORK?

The MIS program is based on MN state academic standards. The three-month curriculum was co-developed by the Sinfonia with input from local teachers and focuses on a different core academic subject each year. Past programs include:

SCIENCE: “Water-One of Our Most Precious Resources”Ludwig van Beethoven’s “thunder storm scene” from his Sixth Symphony, and other great masterworks by Handel, Chopin and Dvorak excite young students in learning about water—some schools even built model water purification systems!

LITERATURE: “Music Tells A Story”
Students study and see great literature come to life through the music of Tchaikovsky, Mendelssohn and other famous composers.

HISTORY: “History as Seen Through Music”
From the American revolution through the Civil War and into the 20th century, students are enthralled by music that reflects these important historical markers, including a special emphasis on the “life and times of Benjamin Franklin.”

SOCIAL STUDIES: “Music From Other Lands”
Classical music based on folk songs explores diverse people and cultures while reinforcing state-mandated vocabulary and map-reading skills.

BIOLOGY: “Animals – Our Fascinating Other Neighbors”
Musical depictions by Haydn, Mussorgsky, Saint-Saens and Rossini, all describe the many important uses and services that animals provide to us.

SCIENCE: “Introducing the Orchestra”Explains how the wonderful sounds of the orchestra’s instruments are created, and how they are combined to produce the glorious music of the Minnesota Sinfonia.

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SINFONIA DAY!

Each program culminates with SINFONIA DAY—a visit from the entire MN Sinfonia orchestra. Musicians visit classrooms to interact with students, show and explain their instrument, and share stories. Then, everyone gathers in the gym for a fun, interactive concert highlighting the music and classroom activities from the preceding weeks. School choirs and orchestras perform with the Sinfonia for their peers, parents and community members, all to rousing cheers from friends and fellow classmates.

PARTICIPANTS SHARE THE LOVE

That was a WONDERFUL experience for our classroom. The students were very engaged. I would totally love for them to come again. None of my students had ever visited a live orchestra and were very excited during the performance. –Kathy Clennon, Special Education Teacher, Bridge View School

Wow! Thank you for a quality educational experience. What a treat! – Fifth Grade Teacher at Jefferson Community School, Minneapolis Public Schools

This really is the finest musical experience we have. Some of my students are already asking their parents to bring them to one of your concerts! – Anonymous Teacher

The performance was a tremendous hit with everyone. I can’t thank you enough – Colleen Baumtrog, Principal, Minneapolis Public Schools

Thank you for coming to our school. Your performance was terrific! I loved your music…Your Band was wonderful! All the kids was clapping… Our school was so glad to see you… It was fun hearing all of your beautiful sounds of your instrument’s! I just loved the music. – Excerpts of letters from students from Minneapolis/St. Paul Schools

WANT TO ATTEND A MIS SCHOOL CONCERT?

Experience SINFONIA DAY for yourself! Contact the Sinfonia office for a schedule, then contact the appropriate school at least one week before concert day in order to gain security clearance from the schools.

OFFRED FREE TO SCHOOLS & STUDENTS

Music in the Schools is offered free of charge to schools. This amazing program is supported by generous foundation and corporate grants and by contributions from hundreds of Sinfonia contributors.

HOW YOU CAN HELP

The Sinfonia’s commitment to our public schools is total and unwavering. The orchestra works with over 20 schools and 12,000 children every year, and our goal is to increase those numbers to 40 schools and 25,000 children annually!

It’s easy to contribute! You can contribute today, and learn about donation options on our Donate Page

THANK YOU! Together, we make beautiful music.

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